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Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries

other · atlantic hms · bluefin · Published 2014-05-06 · Effective 2014-05-08 · 79 FR 25707

Document

Document number
2014-10222
Federal Register citation
79 FR 25707
Type
Rule
Action
Temporary rule; inseason Angling category retention limit adjustment.
Category
other
Region
atlantic hms
Species
bluefin
Publication date
2014-05-06
Effective date
2014-05-08
NOAA docket
Docket No. 130214139-3542-02

Abstract

NMFS has determined that the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) daily retention limit that applies to vessels permitted in the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling category and the HMS Charter/Headboat category (when fishing recreationally for BFT) should be adjusted for the remainder of 2014, based on consideration of the regulatory determination criteria regarding inseason adjustments. The adjusted limit for private vessels (i.e., those with HMS Angling category permits) is one school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip (i.e., one BFT measuring 27 to less than 47 inches, and one BFT measuring 47 to less than 73 inches). The adjusted limit for charter vessels (i.e., those with HMS Charter/Headboat permits) is two school BFT and one large school/small medium BFT per vessel per day/trip (i.e., two BFT measuring 27 to less than 47 inches, and one BFT measuring 47 to less than 73 inches). These retention limits are effective in all areas, except for the Gulf of Mexico, where NMFS prohibits targeted fishing for BFT.

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